Category Archives: Thoughts

A recent article in the British Psychological Society’s Research Digest got me thinking. It’s called, “Most of us are overconfident about how much we understand things – this simple intervention can help” – and it describes a strategy to give … Continue reading →

I’ve noticed that in my current and previous job (in admin) tasks that I have actively sought out, enjoyed and done well at, are often tasks that others are more than happy to pass on to me. Slightly repetitive jobs, … Continue reading →

I don’t often bother talking to people about my sensory issues and my intolerance for daily living, After all, everybody at some point feels too hot, or too cold. Everybody feels pain. Most people have a food they don’t like, … Continue reading →

You know when you’re so angry with someone you want to rip their face off, but you know you won’t because you never want to see them again? You know when there are so many things to say and people … Continue reading →

I’ve been told my partner and I aren’t an obvious match. We’ve even joked about it ourselves. He used to say that we were opposite ends of the spectrum, but since he has also now been diagnosed as Aspie, that … Continue reading →

If the Too Much Information fairy gives you the ‘icks‘, this might not be the post for you. If you’re interested in mental health, maybe give it a go. I’m in my mid-thirties and (to my mother’s horror) have not … Continue reading →

I get really uncomfortable when people discuss “empathy” in relation to Asperger’s, and sometimes I get a bit annoyed. Ok, so I might not intuitively know how you are feeling or what you need, but I care deeply about your … Continue reading →